This webinar will take place on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PT. Personal care services play a vital role for older adults and people with disabilities who need assistance with daily activities like bathing, dressing, cooking, and cleaning. These services enable them to live and age in their communities rather […]
Justice in Aging used its equity framework to analyze California’s In-Home Supportive Services Program, the state’s largest Medi-Cal home and community-based services program.
This webinar took place on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. PT As of October 2022, California now requires all counties to maintain a Backup Provider registry for individuals using In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and Waiver Personal Care services. The Registry can be accessed by individuals already enrolled in IHSS or by individuals transitioning […]
State must reimburse or pay Medi-Cal recipients and conduct statewide outreach to thousands of Californians who may be eligible for in-home services LOS ANGELES — Thousands of Medi-Cal beneficiaries with significant disabilities will now be able to access affordable Medi-Cal care at home, rather than going to a nursing facility. In-home care provides greater stability […]
The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program is a Medi-Cal program in California that pays for in-home care for people with disabilities, including children, adults, and seniors. The purpose of this vital program is to provide services and supports that help people remain safely in their homes and living in the community. Justice in Aging is […]
The IHSS program serves more than 500,000 Californians and ensures they receive the care and support they need to live in the community. The program is structured to provide a high level of flexibility and autonomy to the recipients. This consumer-driven approach has a lot of positives, but has introduced complexity into the program. Two […]
States and the federal government spend over $14 billion a year on Medicaid managed long-term services and supports—yet, there has never been an clear federal regulation defining state and managed care plan responsibilities in this massive enterprise. Until now. Last week, the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a final regulation on […]
NSCLC's resource manual for advocates provides background information and practical advice for advocates whose clients receive In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and are limited English proficient. Resources include NSCLC's recent report on language access and IHSS, relevant state rules regarding translation and interpretation, a guide to filing access complaints, copies of and links to multi-lingual resources, […]
An Examination of the In-Home Supportive Services Program This NSCLC report contains findings and recommendations to improve the experiences of limited English proficient consumers of California's In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) personal care program. Read Improving Language Access to Keep California's Older Adults at Home: An Examination of the IHSS Program Read Improving Language Access to Keep California's […]
